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RO08 WGV

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,095 mi
Last recorded89,095 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 WGV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,552 miles

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,103 miles

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,892 miles

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,579 miles

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front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,255 miles

check front inner brake pads

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,753 miles

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,841 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,817 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 22,895 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 11,605 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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RO08 WGV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 WGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO08 WGV registered?

RO08 WGV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RO08 WGV safe to buy?

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